A man-made lake at the foot of the Shivalik hills, created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe stream. The long promenade along the dam is the city's favourite place for a morning walk, an evening stroll or a cup of tea, and boating is available on the water.
Local tip: Mornings are calmest; weekend evenings are busy. In winter you will see migratory birds on the water. The Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the hills behind the lake.
Details are from OpenStreetMap and our own research and may be out of date. Call ahead before you travel.
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Where is Sukhna Lake?
In Sector 1, Chandigarh. Use the map link on this page for directions.
Any tips for visiting Sukhna Lake?
Mornings are calmest; weekend evenings are busy. In winter you will see migratory birds on the water. The Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the hills behind the lake.
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